Chapter 144 Hammer Industries needs a spokesperson
A week later, Washington.
Today is the day Columbia University announces the resumption of classes.
The newly built school is located east of the beautiful Anacostia Park.
There are only two seven-story teaching buildings, five or six three- and four-story office buildings, and dormitories for teachers and students.
The exterior walls of all school buildings are not even painted, and they look dusty and very shabby.
But in today's situation, materials are so scarce that even cement cannot be purchased. Columbia University can only be rebuilt thanks to the large amount of cement and steel materials donated by Umbrella.
It's 9 o'clock in the morning.
Red Brick Square.
The school square is entirely paved with red ordinary square tiles.
On a simple podium made of wood.
The new principal, Mr. Cassio, sixty-five years old, is giving an opening speech.
"Ladies and gentlemen, today is a happy day."
There were less than five hundred teachers and students under the podium.
Columbia University originally had more than 10,000 teachers and students, but after a zombie crisis, only this many were left.
".Thanks to all walks of life for their selfless assistance, to the Umbrella Company for donating a large amount of materials, and to the donations from international companies such as the Osborne Group."
“Now, I’d like to invite a heavyweight guest to give a final summary of Columbia University’s opening ceremony.”
The students in the audience, including Pietro who was standing impatiently with nothing to do, watched a familiar face walk up to the podium.
"Oh my God! The Avengers are here?"
"Ah~ it's my idol, Captain America!"
".The idol's muscle lines are so handsome!"
Listening to the girls screaming with excitement, Pietro looked disdainful.
That is to say, he did not reveal his true identity, otherwise he would have to show these girls who is the most handsome.
Before returning to school this time, Pietro used the medical platform Medpod to get a new look and hairstyle.
After all, he had exposed his superpowers before. If he didn't disguise himself this time, even if he wasn't annoyed by his adoring classmates, he would still be targeted by the Avengers.
"Tsk, tsk." Pietro didn't listen to Captain America's speech at all, and just stared at the back of a beautiful girl in a short skirt next to him.
"The disaster almost knocked America back to primitive society, but as long as the students are still there, the knowledge is still there, the hope is still there."
"Bah!" "Bah!"
Captain America's infectious speech inspired everyone, and bursts of applause broke out from time to time in the audience.
". At this point, I wish Columbia University a better future, thank you all!"
Ten minutes later, Steve walked off the stage to a round of applause.
The opening ceremony ends here.
The teachers and students dispersed one after another. Justin Hammer, who had been waiting in the audience, quickly stepped forward and introduced himself:
"Mr. Steve, I'm sorry to take you a moment, I am Justin Hammer, CEO of Hammer Industries.
There will be a school opening celebration luncheon later, and I would like to invite you to talk about cooperation. "
"Cooperation?" Steve was a little confused. Logically speaking, this kind of third-party cooperation would usually be discussed by Nick Fury, the chief butler of the Avengers.
He doesn't understand the twists and turns in cooperation, especially when he thinks that he made the mistake not long ago.
Steve politely declined the other party's lunch invitation, "Sorry, if you want to cooperate with the Avengers, you should talk to Nick Fury."
Justin Hammer, in a suit and tie, forced out a 'sincere' smile and said:
"I have already approached Director Fury, but he has poor vision and refused to cooperate, so I want to talk to you."
Hearing that even the shrewd Nick Fury rejected the other party, it was obvious that either the conditions he offered were too poor or his character was not good enough.
So Steve, who had just made a mistake, didn't want to talk about it anymore.
If he causes any trouble for the Avengers again, Nick Fury may not be able to help but scold him.
Justin Hammer seemed unable to see Captain America's resistance, and said in a seductive tone:
"Hammer Industries is about to release a new mini version of the AK-47 specifically for students, and now we need a suitable spokesperson.
You know, America is not peaceful right now.
When students walk on the streets after school, they are likely to encounter serious threats such as robberies and violent crimes.
Therefore, the mini version of the automatic rifle to be released by Hammer Industries can just solve the students' worries.
This pocket-sized AK-47 has a maximum magazine capacity of 30 rounds, a range of 250 meters, and the gun is only as big as a palm.
It can even be easily put into students’ schoolbags or pockets and can be taken out at any time if there is a threat.”
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Steve frowned the moment he heard that the other party was also an arms dealer.
Later I heard that the other party wanted to invite me to be the spokesperson of a gun?
Steve was stunned. No wonder Nick Fury rejected him.
AK-47 just for students?
This is too much nonsense!
No normal person would do such a thing like taking off his pants and farting.
There are so many pocket pistols with big fingers.
An automatic rifle made into a palm-sized weapon has neither the concealment of a pocket pistol nor the power of an ordinary rifle.
The range is only 250 meters.
It can be said that both sides are unhappy.
Steve felt that the other party was just 250, so he said decisively: "Sorry, Mr. Hammer, I have no idea of being a spokesperson yet.
And I don’t think it’s a good thing for students to bring a pocket rifle to school. "
Justin Hammer said with a nonchalant look: "You are a superhero, of course you don't need a self-defense weapon like a pocket AK.
But the students in the ivory tower don't have such strong strength as you.
If you are a parent, do you dare to let your children go home alone after school?
If you dare to do this, then you will most likely never see your children again.
Now the world is in chaos, Hammer Industries keenly discovered that students urgently need the ability to protect themselves, and after discovering this blue ocean.
We have thoughtfully prepared the best solution, which is to let students carry guns!"
Hammer's words make sense at first glance. After all, letting students carry guns may not solve all problems, but at least they do have the ability to protect themselves.
Although this may cause more social problems, such as students taking out miniAKs in anger in class to empty the magazines at teachers or classmates.
After having guns, no one knows what the immature students will do impulsively.
Therefore, after considering it, Captain America still rejected the other party sternly.
"Mr. Hammer, I can clearly say that I hate this behavior of letting students carry guns.
This will not solve the problem at all, it will only lead to more violent problems!"
Justin Hammer saw that Captain America was so stubborn, so he decided to use his ultimate move - throwing money at him!
"Mr. Steve, as long as you nod and agree to become the spokesperson for Hammer Industries, you will receive 10 tons of gold or materials of equal value as a reward!"
